Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap

From Jan Burr (I think)

4 c. hot tap water
1 Fels-Naptha soap bar
1 cup Arm & Hammer super washing soda
1/2 cup 20-Mule Team Borax Natural Laundry Booster

Grate bar of soap and add to water in saucepan. Stir constantly over med-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.

Fill a five gallon bucket half full of VERY hot tap water. [I prepare this in the bathtub in the morning so you can leave it overnight.] Add melted soap to the bucket, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover, and let sit overnight to thicken. You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per two gallons, once soap has cooled. Use 5/8 cup per load for top loading washing machine OR 1/4 cup for front loading or high efficiency machines. It cleans great, is nice for those with sensitive skin, and you can make five gallons for about 2.00.

I purchased the Fels-Naptha bar soap at Macey’s along with the washing soda and Borax. After it sits over night, I took a long handled spoon and stirred it well. I’m not saying you HAVE to use it now all the time but I do think it is very wise to have the ingredients in your storage for the day that you might need it.